Dear Friends, One of the yoga practices in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is sauca, which means cleanliness or purity. It does have a basic aspect of physical cleanliness, which has lead me this year to do an especially vigorous spring cleaning. … (READ MORE)
There’s lots of arugula in the garden. Some still new enough to save for salad, some that has bolted in the heat. The cilantro is just about gone with the dry heat. The basil and parsley have gone to flower. … (READ MORE)
At which point I put down the camera and ate. Uma turned her back and looked out the garden. Morning Spout Sandwich–whole grain toast, tahini, avocado, assorted homegrown sprouts, fresh herbs picked the moment before garnishing (dill shown here), a… (READ MORE)
In response to requests, here are some photos of the garden in its current state. The vine on the left is grapes–there are many dozens of bunches forming. The vine on the right is a kiwi. I planted it four… (READ MORE)
It is a delight to be arriving at the time of season when cutting roses (in advance of dead-heading) and harvesting edibles (to make way for more growth) is a large part of tending the garden–full on reciprocal nurturing. Peace… (READ MORE)
First strawberries from the garden. Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
In the plant world, we recognize that some plants get along more beneficially than others and some are better kept apart. Hmmm. Here is some good information that I just saw on one of the list serves I read on… (READ MORE)
Beet greens, ruby chard, green chard, kale, spring onion, parsley, oregano, tarragon. Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.
Rosa’s Pizza is on the Long Island Railroad level of Penn Station. To my best recollection, it has been there since before I started taking the LIRR regularly in the early 1970s, and I still go there occasionally when I… (READ MORE)
1. Wisk together in a large bowl until creamy, 2/3 cup Agave nectar and 1/3 cut canola or walnut oil. 2. Pulverize (in a blender or mini-food processor is easier than by hand with a good-sized mortar and pestle) until… (READ MORE)